Charles Dougherty KC
‘Charles is a brain on a stick. He is calm, assured, and consistent on his feet. He never flaps, he never fails to deliver, and he asks all the right questions in advance of a hearing.'
Known in the industry as ‘the leading set for property damage claims’, 2 Temple Gardens ’is an excellent set with strong juniors and powerful silks’. Members here work in a range of sectors, from construction and aviation to life and health insurance. Charles Dougherty KC appeared in the Court of Appeal in the Various Eateries v Allianz case, concerning claims for business interruption due to COVID-19 lockdowns. Bob Moxon Browne KC is involved in a case concerning if vandalism by Palestine Action – prior to the group’s proscription in 2025 – was caught by a terrorism exclusion in an insurance policy. Timothy Killen left the set in October 2025. Neil Moody KC, as was, was announced as a High Court judge in December 2025.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Lee Tyler and Billy Hammond stand out as exceptional clerks - simply in a different category when compared to their peers. They are not only highly skilled but also genuinely supportive and always accessible.'
- 'Lee Tyler leads a great team of Clerks, all of whom work really well together to provide a great service. I have been particularly impressed with Leanne Taylor.'
Lawyers
Leading Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Marie Louise Kinsler KC
‘One of the leading authorities on matters of jurisdiction and applicable law. It's hard to imagine that there are many Counsel with Marie Louise's superlative knowledge and experience of these issues. Brilliant communicator and robust on her feet. The complete cross-border package.'
Sonia Nolten KC
‘Extremely bright. Her written prose is the best I have encountered at the Bar. Brave and commercially savvy.'
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Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
William Clerk
Daniel Crowley
‘Daniel is forensic in his attention to detail, particularly during cross-examination. He leaves no stone unturned.'
Lucas Fear-Segal
‘Lucas is highly intelligent and can assimilate vast quantities of complex information in record time. He is razor sharp and gets to the point very quickly indeed. At the same time, he is very easy to get along with and clients love his relaxed and approachable style.'
Doré Green
Dore is an exceptional barrister. He is extremely hard working, goes the extra mile for those who instruct him, and his attention to detail is second to none. He is also a highly skilled advocate. He has been the match of any KC he has appeared against.'
David Thomas
David has developed real expertise in commercial insurance, especially in the context of major construction disputes. His written submissions are always of a very high standard, displaying his considerable learning. He is a great team player and excellent at working with expert witnesses in the construction field.’
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Jack Harris
‘Jack is an articulate lawyer with outstanding knowledge in the field of property damage.'
Benjamin Phelps
‘A diligent and academic junior with a keen eye for detail.’
Jessica van der Meer
‘A first-class insurance barrister. Jessica is incredibly hard-working and easy to work with. She quickly wins the client’s confidence. Her advice on insurance disputes is meticulous, easy to read and pragmatic and commercial in its strategy. A real asset to have on your team.'
Emma Catia Walker
‘Emma is an exceptionally well-rounded counsel with no discernible weaknesses. She consistently balances the client's commercial objectives with sound legal reasoning when providing advice, running trials, and bringing matters to a close. Her written and oral advocacy is second to none, often leading to swift resolutions through robust defences and well-crafted responses.'
Rising stars
Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.
Kate Legh
‘Kate is approachable and offers thorough and clear advice. She is a fantastic advocate with extensive knowledge of the Package Travel Regulations.'
James Partridge
‘James is exceptional on the detail. He has excellent recollection for difficult points, and he has a way of breaking them down that assists everyone on the team. He is determined to find the best answer for the client.'